They lied to us: How money talks in relationships

Remember when we were taught that true love conquers all? That when you find "the one", you'll stick together through thick and thin, richer or poorer? Yeah, about that ... it turns out, that's just a myth perpetuated by people who didn't have to pay rent.

In the olden days (you know, like, the 1950s), women stuck with their husbands even when they lost everything. Why? Because they didn't have many options, and divorce was a social stigma. Fast forward to today, and it's a different story. When the money runs out, so do the promises.

"It's not about love, it's about financial security," says relationship expert (and accountant) Janet Doherty. "People are honest about what they want: financial stability. If that's gone, what's left?"

Couples are now openly admitting that they'd bail if their partner lost everything. Why? Because, honestly, who's got time for poverty?

The old values of sticking together "for better or for worse" seem to have been replaced by "for better or for ... as long as the money lasts".

True story!